| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| 7621826 |
Multi-layer golf ball |
November 24, 2009 |
| A golf ball comprises a molded core, one or more ionomer mantles, and a thermoset polyurethane cover. The core is a high cis-polybutadiene crosslinked with zinc diacrylate and may also comprise a halogenated thiophenol and metal thiosulfate. One or more of the ionomer mantles compris |
| 7612135 |
Golf ball and thermoplastic material |
November 3, 2009 |
| Disclosed herein are a novel thermoplastic material and a golf ball utilizing the thermoplastic material of the invention. The golf ball (10) preferably comprises a core (12), a cover (16) and, optionally, a boundary layer (14). At least one of the core (12), cover (16) or boundary l |
| 7612134 |
Golf ball and thermoplastic material |
November 3, 2009 |
| Disclosed herein are a novel thermoplastic material and a golf ball utilizing the thermoplastic material of the invention. The golf ball (10) preferably comprises a core (12), a cover (16) and, optionally, a boundary layer (14). At least one of the core (12), cover (16) or boundary l |
| 7520823 |
Multi-layer golf ball |
April 21, 2009 |
| A golf ball comprises a molded core, one or more ionomer mantles, and a thermoset polyurethane cover. The core is a high cis-polybutadiene crosslinked with zinc diacrylate and may also comprise a halogenated thiophenol and metal thiosulfate. One or more of the ionomer mantles compris |
| 7494427 |
Multi-layer golf ball |
February 24, 2009 |
| Disclosed herein is a multi-layer golf ball having a soft outer cover. The golf ball has an inner cover layer with a Shore D hardness of 60 or more, and an outer cover with a Shore D hardness of 55 or less, and more preferably 50 or less. In a particularly preferred form of the invention |
| 7491138 |
Golf ball covers and mantles comprising glass particles |
February 17, 2009 |
| Disclosed herein is a golf ball with a mantle or cover layer formed from a composition comprising glass particles. More specifically, the golfball has a mantle and/or cover that contains a combination of glass particles and an ionomeric component or a non-ionomeric component. |
| 7473193 |
Golf ball |
January 6, 2009 |
| A golf ball component, such as a golf ball cover layer, formed from a high or increased melt index thermoplastic polyurethane, polyurea or polyurethane/polyurea is disclosed. The cover layer may be relatively thin (i.e., 0.075 or less, preferably 0.050 inches or less, more preferably |
| 7438650 |
Golf ball and thermoplastic material |
October 21, 2008 |
| Disclosed herein is a novel thermoplastic material and a golf ball utilizing the thermoplastic material. The golf ball (10) preferably comprises a core (12), a cover (16) and optionally a boundary layer (14). At least one of the core (12), cover (16) or boundary layer (14) of the gol |
| 7423091 |
Golf ball |
September 9, 2008 |
| An elastomeric composition for forming a golf ball or a component thereof is disclosed that includes the use of a non-conjugated diene monomer having two or more vinyl (CH.sub.2.dbd.CH--) terminal end groups. The composition produces a molded product exhibiting an enhanced combination |
| 7402114 |
Highly neutralized polymer material with heavy mass fillers for a golf ball |
July 22, 2008 |
| Disclosed herein is novel thermoplastic material and a golf ball utilizing the thermoplastic material. The golf ball (10) preferably comprises a core (12), a cover (16) and optionally a boundary layer (14). At least one of the core (12), cover (16) or boundary layer (14) of the golf ball |
| 7384349 |
Golf ball utilizing silicon materials |
June 10, 2008 |
| The present invention is directed to an improved golf ball comprising at least one interior layer and/or a core comprising a silicone material. It is preferred to also utilize a multi-layer cover in conjunction with the silicone material(s). The resulting multi-layered golf ball of the |
| 7367903 |
Golf ball |
May 6, 2008 |
| A golf ball component, such as a golf ball cover layer, formed from a high or increased melt index thermoplastic polyurethane, polyurea or polyurethane/polyurea is disclosed. The cover layer may be relatively thin (i.e., 0.075 or less, preferably 0.050 inches or less, more preferably |
| 7361101 |
Golf ball and thermoplastic material |
April 22, 2008 |
| Disclosed herein is a novel thermoplastic material and a golf ball utilizing the thermoplastic material. The golf ball (10) preferably comprises a core (12), a cover (16) and optionally a boundary layer (14). At least one of the core (12), cover (16) or boundary layer (14) of the gol |
| 7344453 |
Liquid-filled golf ball with preferential internal structures |
March 18, 2008 |
| A golf ball having a spherical shell with a plurality of internal structures is disclosed herein. A fluid material is disposed within the spherical shell. The plurality of internal structures influence the spin decay of the golf ball. |
| 7320648 |
Golf ball |
January 22, 2008 |
| A golfball comprising a liquid core and a reaction-injection-molded (RIM) cover material is disclosed. The liquid core comprises a core shell defining a hollow region, the hollow region containing a fluid. The reaction-injection-molded material may be a reaction-injection-molded poly |
| 7312267 |
Golf ball and thermoplastic material |
December 25, 2007 |
| Disclosed herein are a novel thermoplastic material and a golf ball utilizing the thermoplastic material. The golf ball (10) preferably comprises a core (12), a cover (16) and optionally a boundary layer (14). At least one of the core (12), cover (16) or boundary layer (14) of the go |
| 7297075 |
Golf ball covers and mantles comprising glass particles |
November 20, 2007 |
| Disclosed herein is a golf ball with a mantle or cover layer formed from a composition comprising glass particles. More specifically, the golf ball has a mantle and/or cover that contains a combination of glass particles and an ionomeric component or a non-ionomeric component. |
| 7241232 |
Golf ball having dual core and thin polyurethane cover formed by rim |
July 10, 2007 |
| The present invention is directed to a golf ball comprising a dual core component, an inner cover layer and an outer cover layer. The dual core comprises an interior spherical center component formed from a thermoset material, a thermoplastic material, or combinations thereof. The dual |
| 7232382 |
Liquid-filled golf ball with preferential internal structures |
June 19, 2007 |
| A golf ball having a spherical shell with a plurality of internal structures is disclosed herein. A fluid material is disposed within the spherical shell. The plurality of internal structures effect the spin decay of the golf ball. |
| 7217200 |
Golf ball |
May 15, 2007 |
| A golf ball component, such as a golf ball cover layer, formed from a high or increased melt index thermoplastic polyurethane, polyurea or polyurethane/polyurea is disclosed. The cover layer may be relatively thin (i.e., 0.075 or less, preferably 0.050 inches or less, more preferably |
| 7199192 |
Golf ball |
April 3, 2007 |
| An elastomeric composition for forming a golf ball or a component thereof is disclosed that includes the use of a non-conjugated diene monomer having two or more vinyl (CH.sub.2.dbd.CH--) terminal end groups. The composition produces a molded product exhibiting an enhanced combination |
| 7192368 |
Golf ball covers and mantles comprising glass particles |
March 20, 2007 |
| Disclosed herein is a golf ball with a mantle or cover layer formed from a composition comprising glass particles. More specifically, the golf ball has a mantle and/or cover that contains a combination of glass particles and an ionomeric component or a non-ionomeric component. |
| 7175543 |
Golf ball and thermoplastic material |
February 13, 2007 |
| Disclosed herein is novel thermoplastic material and a golf ball utilizing the thermoplastic material of the invention. The golf ball (10) preferably comprises a core (12), a cover (16) and, optionally, a boundary layer (14). At least one of the core (12), cover (16) or boundary laye |
| 7160207 |
Multi-layer golf ball |
January 9, 2007 |
| Disclosed herein is a multi-layer golf ball having a soft outer cover. The golf ball has an inner cover layer with a Shore D hardness of 60 or more, and an outer cover with a Shore D hardness of 55 or less, and more preferably 50 or less. In a particularly preferred form of the invention |
| 7156755 |
Golf ball with thermoplastic material |
January 2, 2007 |
| Disclosed herein is novel thermoplastic material and a golf ball utilizing the thermoplastic material. The golf ball (10) preferably comprises a core (12), a cover (16) and optionally a boundary layer (14). At least one of the core (12), cover (16) or boundary layer (14) of the golf ball |
| 7140981 |
Golf ball having dual core and thin polyurethane cover formed by RIM |
November 28, 2006 |
| The present invention is directed to a golf ball comprising a dual core component, an inner cover layer and an outer cover layer. The dual core comprises an interior spherical center component formed from a thermoset material, a thermoplastic material, or combinations thereof. The dual |
| 7140978 |
Multi-layer golf ball |
November 28, 2006 |
| Disclosed herein is a multi-layer golf ball having a soft outer cover. The golf ball has an inner cover layer with a Shore D hardness of 60 or more, and an outer cover with a Shore D hardness of 55 or less, and more preferably 50 or less. In a particularly preferred form of the invention |
| 7118496 |
Golf ball |
October 10, 2006 |
| A golf ball component, such as a golf ball cover layer, formed from a high or increased melt index thermoplastic polyurethane, polyurea or polyurethane/polyurea is disclosed. The cover layer may be relatively thin (i.e., 0.075 or less, preferably 0.050 inches or less, more preferably |
| 7086965 |
Multi-layer golf ball |
August 8, 2006 |
| Disclosed herein is a multi-layer golf ball having a soft outer cover. The golf ball has an inner cover layer with a Shore D hardness of 60 or more, and an outer cover with a Shore D hardness of 55 or less, and more preferably 50 or less. In a particularly preferred form of the invention |
| 7074138 |
Golf ball |
July 11, 2006 |
| The present invention is directed to a solid, non-wound, golf ball comprising two or more core components, and a cover component. The core components comprise i) a small, inner, high density, spherical center component comprising a blend of powdered metal and a first matrix material; |
| 6991561 |
Golf ball having a controlled variable moment of inertia and method of making same |
January 31, 2006 |
| A golf ball is provided having a controlled variable moment of inertia. The golf ball includes a core defining at least one hollow channel. At least one movable weight is located within each hollow channel. The end of the hollow channel at the outer edge of the core is enclosed with a |
| 6945878 |
Perimeter weighted multi-layer golf ball |
September 20, 2005 |
| A golf ball is described that includes a spherical core, an inner cover or mantle layer, and an outer cover layer. A wide array of ionomeric materials are noted for use in the various cover layers. The mantle and the outer cover layers exhibit different Shore D hardness values and at |
| 6935970 |
Golf ball |
August 30, 2005 |
| A golf ball component, such as a golf ball cover layer, formed from a high or increased melt index thermoplastic polyurethane, polyurea or polyurethane/polyurea is disclosed. The cover layer may be relatively thin (i.e., 0.075 or less, preferably 0.050 inches or less, more preferably |
| 6929568 |
Golf ball |
August 16, 2005 |
| The present invention is directed to a solid, non-wound, golf ball comprising two or more core components, and a cover component. The core components comprise i) a small, inner, high density, spherical center component comprising a blend of powdered metal and a first matrix material |
| 6905648 |
Golf ball having dual core and thin polyurethane cover formed by RIM |
June 14, 2005 |
| The present invention is directed to a golf ball comprising a dual core component, an inner cover layer and an outer cover layer. The dual core comprises an interior spherical center component formed from a thermoset material, a thermoplastic material, or combinations thereof. The dual c |
| 6902499 |
Golf ball |
June 7, 2005 |
| The present invention is directed to a solid, non-wound, golf ball comprising two or more core components, and a cover component. The core components comprise i) a small, inner, high density, spherical center component comprising a blend of powdered metal and a first matrix material; |
| 6855076 |
Golf ball |
February 15, 2005 |
| A golf ball component, such as a golf ball cover layer, formed from a high or increased melt index thermoplastic polyurethane, polyurea or polyurethane/polyurea is disclosed. The cover layer may be relatively thin (i.e., 0.075 or less, preferably 0.050 inches or less, more preferably |
| 6846249 |
Golf ball |
January 25, 2005 |
| A golf ball is provided having a controlled weight distribution about a designated spin axis. The golf ball includes a core and mantle assembly defining one or more high density regions interiorly disposed along a common plane and centered about the horizontal spin axis of the ball. As a |
| 6837805 |
Golf ball with multi-layer cover |
January 4, 2005 |
| A golf ball is described having a core with a multi-layer cover with a thickness of at least 3.6 mm (0.142 inches) and a Shore D hardness of at least 60. The combination of a core, preferably soft core, with a thick, relatively hard multi-layer cover results in a ball having better dista |
| 6824476 |
Multi-layer golf ball |
November 30, 2004 |
| A unique set of preferred embodiment golf balls is disclosed as follows. In one aspect, a multi-layer golf ball utilizes a particular blend of ionomers in either or both of the cover layers. Preferably, the blend includes a minor percentage of high acid ionomers with a major percentage |
| 6793593 |
Golf ball with dual cover |
September 21, 2004 |
| Disclosed herein is a multi-layer golf ball having a core, an inner cover layer comprising an ionomer and having Shore D hardness of about 65 or less, and an outer cover layer comprising an ionomer and having a Shore D hardness of at least 60. The outer cover layer is harder than the inn |
| 6755753 |
Golf ball having a controlled variable moment of inertia |
June 29, 2004 |
| A golf ball is provided having a controlled variable moment of inertia. The golf ball includes a core defining at least one hollow channel. At least one movable weight is located within each hollow channel. The end of the hollow channel at the outer edge of the core is enclosed with a pl |
| 6736736 |
Golf ball having improved heat resistance |
May 18, 2004 |
| The present invention is directed to a golf ball exhibiting improved heat resistance features while maintaining desired playability features. Particularly, the present invention is directed to a golf ball having a core and a cover disposed about the core, the cover being less than 20 |
| 6682440 |
Golf ball with multi-layer cover |
January 27, 2004 |
| A golf ball having a core comprising metallocene catalyzed polyolefin and having a PGA compression of no greater than about 85 and a multi-layered cover disposed about the core having a thickness of at least about 3.6 mm is described. A golf ball is also described having a core with a PG |
| 6676876 |
Method of molding a low spin golf ball comprising silicone material |
January 13, 2004 |
| The present invention is directed to a golf ball comprising a soft core and a hard cover to produce a golf ball having a reduced spin rate. The present invention is also directed to an improved golf ball comprising at least one interior layer and/or a core comprising a silicone material. |
| 6663509 |
Multilayer golf ball with filled inner layer having dual core, liquid core, or wound core |
December 16, 2003 |
| The present invention is directed to a golf ball comprising a dual core, a triple core, a cellular core, a liquid core, or a wound core; an inner cover layer and an outer cover layer; and at least 50 parts by weight of a non-ionomeric polyolefin material disposed in an inner layer within |
| 6648777 |
Multi-layer golf ball |
November 18, 2003 |
| Disclosed herein is a multi-layer golf ball having a soft outer cover. The golf ball has an inner cover layer with a Shore D hardness of 60 or more, and an outer cover with a Shore D hardness of 55 or less, and more preferably 50 or less. In a particularly preferred form of the invention |
| 6638185 |
Multi-layer golf ball |
October 28, 2003 |
| Disclosed herein is a multi-layer golf ball having a soft outer cover. The golf ball has an inner cover layer with a Shore D hardness of 60 or more, and an outer cover with a Shore D hardness of 55 or less, and more preferably 50 or less. In a particularly preferred form of the invention |
| 6638184 |
Three piece golf ball with a metal center |
October 28, 2003 |
| A golf ball utilizing a high density core component, which is preferably part of a multicomponent core assembly is disclosed. The high density core component is preferably in the form of a metal sphere. The golf balls exhibit a unique combination of a relatively high coefficient of r |
| 6634963 |
Golf ball comprising silicone materials |
October 21, 2003 |
| The present invention is directed to a golf ball comprising a soft core and a hard cover to produce a golf ball having a reduced spin rate. The present invention is also directed to an improved golf ball comprising at least one interior layer and/or a core comprising a silicone material. |
